Science - Earth in Space

Question 1 of 10

1

How many days does Earth take to make one full orbit of the Sun?

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365.25
365.26
256.15

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Question 2 of 10

1

The Earth revolves on its own axis.

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True
False

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Question 3 of 10

3

How do solar eclipses occur?

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The Sun, Earth, and Moon have to be perfectly aligned. Always wear protective clothing so you will not get burnt.
Solar eclipses occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned. The moon casts a shadow of the Sun blocking out the Sun. There is no faint line shown.
The Sun, Moon, and Earth have to be aligned. The Moon casts a shadow over the Sun blocking the sunlight. A faint line around the moon is shown, this is called a corona. A solar eclipse occurs during day.

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Question 4 of 10

1

There are nine moon phases

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True
False

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Question 5 of 10

2

Select the correct answers:

Select one or more of the following:

It takes 27.3 days for the Earth to make a complete rotation.
It takes 27.4 days for the moon to make a full revolution around the Earth.
It takes 27.3 days for the Moon to make a full revolution around the Earth
The moon does not rotate. This is because only one side on the moon is always seen.
The moon does rotate but one side is seen because the Earth and Moon's rotation is not similar.
The moon does rotate but one side is seen because the Earth and Moon's rotation is similar.

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Question 6 of 10

1

A lunar eclipse lasts up to 45 minutes.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 7 of 10

2

Inertia is an object that wants to move in one direction with no sudden change. This results with the force counterbalancing.

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True
False

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Question 8 of 10

3

How do tides occur?

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There is no such thing as tides, they do not exist.
The force that counterbalances the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun (inertia) creates high and low tides.
Tides occur because it is how the cycle of the Earth works.
The force that counterbalances the gravitational pull of the Sun (inertia) creates high and low tides.

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Science - Earth in Space

Question 1 of 10

How many days does Earth take to make one full orbit of the Sun?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

The Earth revolves on its own axis.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

How do solar eclipses occur?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

There are nine moon phases

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

Select the correct answers:

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

A lunar eclipse lasts up to 45 minutes.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

Inertia is an object that wants to move in one direction with no sudden change. This results with the force counterbalancing.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

How do tides occur?

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Explanation

Question 9 of 10

Spring tides are the highest tides. It either occurs on a new or full moon.

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Question 10 of 10

Neap tides are the lowest tides. It occurs on the quarter phases of the moon.

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